Test P Powder Testosterone Propionate Powder Anabolic Steroid For Muscle Growth CAS: 57-85-2

Side Effects:

Estrogenic:

Testosterone readily aromatizes in the body to estradiol (estrogen). Aromatase (estrogen synthase) is responsible for the metabolism of testosterone. Elevated estrogen levels can cause side effects such as increased water storage, increased body fat and gynecomastia. Testosterone is considered a moderately estrogenic steroid. Antiestrogens such as clomiphene or tamoxifen may be necessary to prevent estrogen side effects. An aromatase inhibitor such as Anastrozole (Anastrozole), which controls estrogen more effectively by preventing its synthesis, may also be used. However, aromatase inhibitors are quite expensive compared to antiestrogens and may also have negative effects on blood lipids. Estrogenic side effects will occur in a dose-dependent manner, with higher doses (above normal therapeutic levels) of testosterone more requiring concomitant antiestrogens or aromatase inhibitors. Since loss of water retention and muscle is common with higher doses of Testosterone Propionate, this drug is generally considered a poor choice for dieting or cutting phases. Its moderate estrogenicity makes it more suitable for the bulking phase, and its stored water will provide raw muscle strength and size and help provide a more anabolic environment.

Androgenic:

Testosterone is the main male androgen responsible for maintaining male secondary sex characteristics. Elevated testosterone levels may have androgenic side effects, including oily skin, acne, and body/facial hair growth. Men with a genetic predisposition to hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) may notice accelerated baldness. Those concerned about hair loss may find a more comfortable option in nandrolone decanoate, a relatively less androgenic steroid. Women are also warned of the potential pathogenic effects of anabolic/androgenic steroids, especially strong androgens such as testosterone, which may include deepening of the voice, menstrual irregularities, changes in skin texture, facial hair growth, and clitoral enlargement.

In androgen-responsive target tissues such as skin, scalp, and prostate, the high relative androgenicity of testosterone is due to its reduction to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). 5-alpha reductase is the main cause of testosterone metabolism. Concomitant use of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors such as finasteride or dutasteride interferes with the site-specificity of testosterone action and reduces the propensity of testosterone drugs to produce androgenic side effects. It is important to remember that both anabolic and androgenic effects are mediated through the androgen receptor. Complete separation of the anabolic and androgenic effects of testosterone is not possible, even with inhibition of all 5-alpha reductases.